Press Release: Norcross Welcomes the World with the Fifth Annual Gateway International Festival

Norcross, Ga. – September 10, 2015 – On Saturday, September 19, small town charm meets a gala of global proportions as Historic Downtown Norcross plays host to the Fifth Annual Gateway International Food & Music Festival. Hosted at Lillian Webb Park from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., this free annual affair affords attendees a rare chance to go on a worldwide trek without ever leaving the city. Korean, Indian, and Latin American cultures will be honored throughout the day and throughout the park. Patrons can sample from international fare with over 12 food vendors ready to serve up a special taste of their country. Enjoy cultural music and dancing, pay a visit to the Kidszone and celebrate the diversity that makes this Gwinnett County community such a wonderful place to work, live and play. Live performances by Pepe Lopez and Nelson Y Su Combo will feature a variety of toe-tapping, tropical sounds, including mariachi, salsa, merengue and bachata.

“The Gateway Festival will be a day to taste and enjoy foods from different countries, experience cultural dances and listen to diverse music,” said Detective Arelis Rivera of the City of Norcross’ Community Outreach Department.

Please note: Absolutely no shade structures (including tents or umbrellas) will be allowed at the event and must be dismantled if erected. Lawn chairs welcome.

To learn more about the Gateway International Festival and other upcoming events in the City of Norcross, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.aplacetoimagine.com.

ABOUT THE CITY OF NORCROSS: Incorporated in 1870, the City of Norcross has been very busy securing a solid standing as both an eco-conscious community and world-class art district in the nearly century and a half since. Voted Gwinnett County’s “Best Arts & Cultural Scene” by Gwinnett Magazine, Norcross has become well-known for its unconventional public arts projects. In addition to earning both Gold and Silver Level awards as a “Green Community” from the Atlanta Regional Commission, Norcross has been recognized as a “Best Green Government” by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and “Tree City USA” by The Arbor Day Foundation. The Sustainable Norcross Commission has earned regional applause for its efforts to spearhead the City’s local pro-environment practices. The city’s famed tree canopy, 11 parks and more than 31 acres of beautifully maintained public green space serve as popular gathering spaces for residents and visitors alike. A jam-packed calendar of events and eclectic collection of shops and restaurants serve to keep the historic downtown area bustling year-round. Creative souls from all walks of life are encouraged to “come unwind” and enjoy the positive energy that earns Norcross its reputation as “a place to imagine.”